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Silver · Petrol · 2009 · 1,998 cc

L40 KMPMOT history

L40 KMP is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 24 Apr 2009. Its MOT is valid until 4 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 55,135 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2026.

L40 KMP silver Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Aug 2027
Mileage
55,135 mi
At MOT on 29 Jul 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,340 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 KMP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
24 Apr 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 KMP was last recorded at 55,135 miles on 29 Jul 2026, 3,511 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
51,624 miles · 4 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
3,511 miles
Average per year
3,340 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 55,135 miles
  • 2025 – 51,624 miles
  • 2024 – 47,764 miles
  • 2023 – 44,764 miles
  • 2022 – 41,149 miles
  • 2021 – 37,338 miles
  • 2020 – 33,707 miles
  • 2019 – 29,613 miles
  • 2018 – 25,196 miles
  • 2017 – 21,470 miles
  • 2016 – 15,764 miles
  • 2015 – 13,723 miles
  • 2014 – 11,141 miles
  • 2013 – 9,420 miles
  • 2012 – 7,491 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass55,135 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

19 tests since 23 Apr 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass55,135 miles (+3,511)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    55,135 miles
    Test number
    607760579542

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass51,624 miles (+3,860)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    51,624 miles
    Test number
    222025112083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass47,764 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    47,764 miles
    Test number
    282362543364
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail47,764 miles (+3,000)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,764 miles
    Test number
    261672563338
    • MajorFront Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass44,764 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    44,764 miles
    Test number
    952041772643

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail44,764 miles (+3,615)1 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,764 miles
    Test number
    102896920962
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass41,149 miles (+3,811)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    41,149 miles
    Test number
    905737505434
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass37,338 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    37,338 miles
    Test number
    904670851718

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail37,338 miles (+3,631)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,338 miles
    Test number
    776817535526
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass33,707 miles (+4,094)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    33,707 miles
    Test number
    781392011141
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass29,613 miles (+4,417)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    29,613 miles
    Test number
    895964476219
    • AdvisoryUnable to see brake pad wear

  12. Pass25,196 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    25,196 miles
    Test number
    623778611643

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail25,196 miles (+3,726)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,196 miles
    Test number
    876902379906
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  14. Pass21,470 miles (+5,706)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    21,470 miles
    Test number
    886781073273
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre tread worn inner edge

  15. Pass15,764 miles (+2,041)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    15,764 miles
    Test number
    284467087916

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass13,723 miles (+2,582)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    13,723 miles
    Test number
    117593515128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass11,141 miles (+1,721)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    11,141 miles
    Test number
    116004614106
    • NoteNail in N/S/R tyre

  18. Pass9,420 miles (+1,929)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    9,420 miles
    Test number
    207927603154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass7,491 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    7,491 miles
    Test number
    686234312157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L40 KMP

Does L40 KMP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 KMP is valid until 4 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 KMP?
The MOT on L40 KMP is valid until 4 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 KMP done?
L40 KMP was recorded at 55,135 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2026, an average of 3,340 miles a year.
Has L40 KMP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 KMP has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on L40 KMP ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L40 KMP find?
L40 KMP passed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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